Beste Publishers podcaster (2024)

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ComixLaunch Spotlight: Sam Johnson’s Big Swing at a Crossover Kickstarter Series 48:00

4d ago48:00

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It's time to spotlight another outstanding member of the ComixLaunch Pro community! This month, Clay Adams turns the spotlight on British writer Sam Johnson. Best known for his creations Cabracini: Voodoo Junkie Hitwoman and Geek Girl. They discuss Johnson’s continued success with Kickstarter, having raised £60,000 through 15 campaigns, including h…

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Johan Fourie discussing the economic history of South Africa at Business Ink Tank 2024 31:29

14d ago31:29

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Johan Fourie, author of 'Our Long Walk to Economic Freedom', delivered the opening keynote at The Business Ink Tank 2024. His discussion centered around the economic history of South Africa, where he focused on two questions 'Why are we poor?' and 'Why are we rich?'.This discussion was recorded at The Business Ink Tank, on 20 September 2024.…

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What’s Next for SSPs: Technology, Sustainability, and Privacy 34:29

17d ago34:29

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In this episode of The PubWay podcast, Mike Villalobos speaks with Jessica Breslav, Chief Customer Officer at Index Exchange, about the evolution of Supply-Side Platforms (SSPs) in the AdTech ecosystem. They discuss the critical role of automation, the importance of value creation for publishers, and the challenges posed by privacy regulations. Jes…

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Subscription Sticker Shock: Should You Raise Your Prices? 40:02

22d ago40:02

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In this episode of the Paywall Podcast, sponsored by LeakyPaywall, Pete and Tyler discuss strategies for increasing subscription prices without affecting subscriber retention. They stress observing industry giants like Netflix for pricing cues and recommend annual over monthly subscriptions to avoid frequent small charges. The discussion includes t…

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How to Keep Creating in the Face of Challenges with Big Tim Stiles 43:56

11d ago43:56

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In this session, Tyler interviews Big Tim, an award-winning writer from Australia, known for his comic series 'Gorilla My Dreams,' short films, and contributions to the indie comics scene. They discuss Tim's current Kickstarter campaign for the second issue of his team-up series, creative challenges, and the evolution of comic book crowdfunding.…

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ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight: The Power of Community with Gerald von Stoddard 43:25

19d ago43:25

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In this month's ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight, Clay Adams interviews comic book creator Gerald von Stoddard, who splits his time between Tivoli, New York, and Florence, Italy. Gerald shares insights from his journey in the comics industry, as he emphasizes the value of asking for help and being an active part of the comics community.…

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Bronwyn Williams discussing the trends that will affect our future at the Business Ink Tank 2024 29:21

21d ago29:21

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"The average household here [in South Africa] is 40% poorer than they were in the year 2016."Bronwyn Williams discuss the impact AI and technology will have on our future. 'The Future', written by Bronwyn Williams, Dion Chang, and Faeeza Khan, explains 80 key trends to anyone who is anxious or excited about thriving in the uncertain decade ahead. T…

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How Worried Should Comic Creators Be About New Tariffs? 53:16

26d ago53:16

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Elections have consequences, and the new US administration has promised tariffs or new taxes on imported products, which may include things like comic book paper, ink, enamel pins, plush toys and more. In this session, Tyler shares his take on the coming tariffs, the uncertainty they're creating, and the challenges for creators.…

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TJ Strydom, Ebbe Dommisse, and Michael Cardo in discussion about South African Billionaires at the Business Ink Tank 2024 54:15

28d ago54:15

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On this episode of 'Book Nook', TJ Strydom, Ebbe Dommisse, and Michael Cardo discuss the three South African Billionaires they wrote books about - Koos Bekker, Oppenheimer, and Anton Rupert. This discussion, led by TJ Strydom, looks into the lives of these Billionaires and how they created their empires. This discussion was recorded at The Business…

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Make Captive Offers So Good They Can’t Say No 44:21

1M ago44:21

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In this session, Tyler will shares numerous strategies and a bunch of real-world examples creators like us can use to enhance sales and make compelling offers to their fans too good to refuse.Av Tyler James

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Mbali Sikakana explaining how to get a business book published at the Business Ink Tank 2024 31:01

1M ago31:01

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On this episode of 'Book Nook', Mbali Sikakana, commissioning editor at NB Publishers, gives insights on how to publish a business book. She explains the process with relevant statistics, while also explaining what your book needs to sell well in stores!This discussion was recorded at The Business Ink Tank, on 20 September 2024.…

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Ultimate Kickstarter Team-up! Kevin Joseph & Mike Shea on the Miskatonic / Tart Crossover Launch 1:16:41

1M ago1:16:41

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Veteran comic book creator crowdfunders Kevin Joseph (Tart) and Mike Shea (Miskatonic High) join Tyler for a discussion about collaborative cross-over Kickstarter launches. Recently, Mike and Kevin launched a project two years in the making, crossing their characters over in an innovative trading card series.…

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Black Friday Without the Profit Burn 16:28

1M ago16:28

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In this episode of the Paywall Podcast, sponsored by LeakyPaywall, Pete and Tyler discusses the optimal Black Friday strategies for news and magazine publishers, emphasizing the importance of offering time-based discounts over monetary discounts to reduce subscriber churn. The conversation covers various pricing structures and ways to elevate subsc…

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Zamantungwa Khumalo on navigating the property market in South Africa at the Business Ink Tank 2024 15:00

1M ago15:00

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On this episode of 'Book Nook', Zamantungwa Khumalo, author of 'Buy Your First Home' gives insight on how to navigate the property market of South Africa as a first time- or inexperienced buyer. This discussion was recorded at The Business Ink Tank, on 20 September 2024.Av NB Publishers

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Ep. 16: How Publishers Can Maximize Monetization with AI 29:05

1M ago29:05

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In this episode of The Pub Way podcast, hosts Tina Iannacchino and Mike Villalobos sit down with Dan Benyamin, founder and CEO of Aeon, to discuss the evolving landscape of publishing and advertising. They explore the challenges faced by publishers in the adtech space, the impact of the creator economy and the necessity for collaboration between tr…

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The Power of Biting Off More Than You Can Chew with Comic Writer John O. Burke 46:07

2M ago46:07

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Comic writer John Burke joins ComixLaunch's Tyler James to discuss the power of biting off more than you think you can chew, and why getting comfortable with getting uncomfortable is a part of becoming a comic creator. This session is a deep dive into navigating uncertainty, facing awkwardness, and maintaining perseverance for something truly impor…

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Jonathan Jansen, Max Price and Johan Fourie discussing South African universities at the Business Ink Tank 2024 46:19

2M ago46:19

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"A university is not a country." - Jonathan Jansen.On this episode of 'Book Nook', Jonathan Jansen (As by Fire), Max Price (Statues and Storms) and Johan Fourie (Our Long Walk to Economic Freedom) discuss South African universities and how they impact the next generation of business leaders. Led in this conversation by Johan Fourie, Jansen and Pric…

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Dealing with Mental Load as a Creator 53:17

2M ago53:17

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Creating is hard, even in the most ideal conditions. But how do we do it when conditions aren't ideal? When the world around us is stressful and the demands upon our time and talents, how do we keep our mental health in tip-top shape so we can do our best work? Tyler is a work-in-progress on this, just as you are, but he'll share some of his strate…

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Pippa Hudson in conversation with Costa Ayiotis at Business Ink Tank 2024 38:04

2M ago38:04

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"Always sell too soon." - Costa Ayiotis.On this episode of 'Book Nook' Pippa Hudson is in conversation with Costa Ayiotis, author of 'My Big Fat Greek Taverna' and 'Matriarchs, Meze and the Evil Eye'.On this episode, Costa talks about moving from the business world to the peaceful town, Hout Bay, where he followed his dream of opening a restaurant.…

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ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight: Amrit Birdi’s Keys to Crowdfunding Success 48:04

2M ago48:04

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Bestselling illustrator and art direct Amri Birdi is in the ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight, as he chats with Clay Adams about his crowdfunding journey, balancing his day-to-day art director duties with pursuing his own self-publishing creations.Av Tyler James

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'How to dominate in digital marketing' by Catherine Black 24:12

2M ago24:12

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On this episode of 'Book Nook' Catherine Black, co-author of 'Small Business, Big Plans' and co-founder of Black Mountain, shares how you can dominate in the digital marketing world!This discussion was recorded at The Business Ink Tank, on 20 September 2024.Av NB Publishers

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Kickstarter Updates: AI Spam Project Crackdown & Running Projects Back-to-Back 39:42

2M ago39:42

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Tyler shares some good news and productive updates to a number of Kickstarter related topics, including steps the popular crowdfunding platform is taking to crack down on AI spam projects, a fix to the biggest problem to their new survey tool, and an update for creators looking to launch back-to-back projects.…

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Lincoln Mali, Mteto Nyati, and Nicky Stubbs in discussion at Business Ink Tank 2024 58:10

2M ago58:10

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"If serving is beneath you, then leading is beyond you." - Lincoln Mali.On this episode of 'Book Nook' Nicky Stubbs leads the conversation with Mteto Nyati (Betting on a Darkie) and Lincoln Mali (Blazing a Trail) about their books and business lives. They talk about leadership, the inspiring people in their lives, as well as Eskom, and Nyati's jour…

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How Mexico News Daily Streamlines Newsletters with Flowletter for a Seamless Reader Experience 31:10

2M ago31:10

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In this episode of the Paywall Podcast, sponsored by LeakyPaywall, Pete and Tyler explores Flow Letter, an innovative newsletter system that integrates seamlessly with WordPress to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of newsletter creation for publishers. The discussion includes a case study on Mexico News Daily's transition from MailChimp to …

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How Many Kickstarter Reward Tiers are Too Many? 51:31

2M ago51:31

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When building a Kickstarter campaign, creators often face the challenge of deciding how many reward tiers to offer. Comic creators especially often have lots of variant covers and extras that could easily lead to dozens of reward tiers... but is that overwhelming to prospective backers? In this session, Tyler shares his thoughts on reward tier volu…

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Ep. 15: Roku: The Power of Data and Transparency in CTV 36:14

3M ago36:14

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In the first episode of Season Two of "Pub way," hosts Tina Iannachino and Mike Villalobos sit down with Miles Fisher, Senior Director of Strategic Advertising Partnerships at Roku, to delve into the evolving landscape of Connected TV (CTV) and its implications for digital advertising. Having held significant positions at T-Mobile Advertising and G…

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Indietober is Here! Inside the Event With Its Creator Travis Gibb 1:07:56

3M ago1:07:56

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For the last five years, comic creators, artists and fans have been celebrating their love of indie comics with 31 days of art centered on indie comic characters! In this session, Tyler chats with Indietober architect Travis Gibb about running the annual event every October, the state of indie comics and how organizing online challenges can impact …

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ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight: Ryan Claytor’s Comics Crowdfunding Journey 46:56

3M ago46:56

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In this session, Clay Adams from ComixLaunch interviews Ryan Claytor, a cartoonist and professor at Michigan State University, who shares his journey in comics. Claytor has been self-publishing for 20 years and recently launched a successful Kickstarter for an oversized hardcover art book, 'One Bite at a Time', celebrating his two-decade career. Th…

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Promote Subscription Benefits Over Features in Seconds using AI 25:28

3M ago25:28

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In this episode of the Paywall Podcast, sponsored by LeakyPaywall, Pete and Tyler focus on the importance of emphasizing subscriber benefits over features for news and magazine publishers. The episode introduces a method using AI, specifically ChatGPT, to transform feature-centric language on subscription pages into compelling benefits that resonat…

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Ep. 14: How Publishers Can Evolve into Data-Driven Organizations 32:27

3M ago32:27

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In this episode of the Pub Way podcast, hosts Tina Iannacchino and Mike Villalobos welcome Katherine Tuluzova, the CEO of Sigma Americas, who brings 16 years of experience at Sigma Software. The conversation focuses on data management in the publishing industry, emphasizing the growing importance of data-driven decisions as publishers transition be…

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How to Empower Anthology Contributors to Promote Your Crowdfunding Efforts (Tyler James is in the Hot Seat!) 39:02

3M ago39:02

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Anthology projects draw on the creativity and talent of many different creators contributing to one shared project. With a long-gestating anthology finally launched, ComixLaunch host Tyler James is on the hotseat for a change, as a roundtable of creators brainstorm ideas for ways to encourage and empower the contributing creators to promote the pro…

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ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight: How Craig Taillefer Warmed His Audience After Five Years Away From Kickstarter 46:55

3M ago46:55

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In this month's ComixLaunch Pro spotlight, two-time Harvey Award Nominated cartoonist Craig Taillerfer, shares insight from his creative journey. An early member of ComixLaunch Pro, Craig took a long five year hiatus after his first successful launch... but that didn't stop him from having his best launch ever!…

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Ep. 13: The Role of DSPs in the Future of CTV Advertising 35:50

4M ago35:50

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In the latest episode of the Pub Way, our hosts Tina Iannacchino and Mike Villalobos engage in an insightful conversation with Keith Gooberman, CEO, and Co-Founder of Pontiac Intelligence. The episode primarily explores the rapidly evolving landscape of contextual advertising, especially within the realm of Connected TV. Keith elaborates on how int…

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The Comic Collector’s Perspective with Josh Eggebeen of After Action Report 55:57

4M ago55:57

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Comic book collector's are a major part of the crowdfunding and direct market ecosystem. In this session, Tyler chats with Josh Eggebeen, a life long collector and one of the authors of After Action Report: An Unofficial Collector Guide Book for G.I. Joe & Transformers Comics. They'll discuss the current state of the comic collecting, how crowdfund…

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ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight: How an Organized Approach Powered Matthew Schofield’s Kickstarter Success 55:01

4M ago55:01

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Creator Matthew Schofield is in the ComixLaunch Pro spotlight this month. Matt is an animator, storyboard artist and director who has worked on films such as Cats Don't Dance, Prince of Egypt and The Iron Giant. In this interview with Clay Adams, Matt shares his creator owned journey bringing his superhero comedy webcomic, Steamroller Man to Kickst…

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Life Lessons - Branko Brkic in conversation with Alan Knott-Craig 32:53

4M ago32:53

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In this podcast, you can listen to Alan Knott-Craig talk about his book, 'Life Lessons'. This conversation with Branko Brkic was recorded on 13 August 2024 at the book launch that took place at Exclusive Books Cavendish.Av NB Publishers

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AI-Powered Spam Comic Projects Invading Kickstarter 1:04:12

4M ago1:04:12

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A ComixLaunch listener alerted Tyler to a sudden and suspicious proliferation of seemingly AI-Generated Comic Book Kickstarter projects that have appeared on the platform recently. After taking a look, it does indeed seem like something fishy is going on, and one or more actors have been able to get obviously soulless, fraudulent projects past the …

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Starting a New Comic Book Partnership with Ryan Kroboth & John Edingfield II 59:29

4M ago59:29

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Commonwealth Comix co-founders Ryan Kroboth and John Endingfield II join Tyler for a discussion about their new partnership and collaboration on Wurst & Mayhem, a D&D style adventure comic. We'll talk about the evolution from friendship to creative partnership, the challenges and best practices for getting a new joint venture off the ground, and ho…

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A Comictopia Panel: Backerkit Crowdfunding’s Event Celebrating Comics and Graphic Novels 1:14:08

5M ago1:14:08

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Join us for a special panel on ComicTopia, the inaugural crowdfunding event hosted on BackerKit this month. The discussion features Lafayette Morrow from BackerKit, as well as creators including James Mascia of Dren Productions, writer Frank Martin, Joel Rodriguez of Metal Ninja Studios, and Eric Erdek, known for Espresso Detective. Lafayette provi…

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How to Boost Traffic, Build Your Email List, and Increase Subscriptions with the Right Paywall Strategy 46:50

5M ago46:50

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This episode of the Paywall Podcast, sponsored by LeakyPaywall, Pete and Tyler provide an in-depth analysis on how news and magazine publishers can increase website traffic, build email lists, and grow paid subscriptions with effective paywall strategies. Common concerns among publishers, such as the fear of paywalls reducing traffic and ad revenue…

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Ep. 12: The Impact of Vertical Video on Consumer Behavior, with Nii A. Ahene, Chief Strategy Officer at Tinuiti 29:12

5M ago29:12

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In this episode, our hosts Tina Iannachino and Mike Villalobos engage in an enlightening discussion with Nii A. Ahene, Chief Strategy Officer at Tinuiti. The episode navigates the complexities of the fast-paced digital marketing world, particularly emphasizing the challenge for brands to produce rapid, yet effective, content for vertical video plat…

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Telling Unpopular Tales with Writer Christian Douglas 1:01:04

5M ago1:01:04

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In this episode of ComixLaunch, Tyler James interviews Christian Douglas, a Dublin-based writer and founder of Unpopular Comics. They discuss Christian's creative journey, his new Kickstarter campaign for 'Unpopular Tales 2: Pinochia, a cyberpunk retelling of the classic fairy tale, and the broader mission of Unpopular Comics to revitalize classic …

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How to Make It as a Professional Comic Artist With Dave Swartz 59:01

5M ago59:01

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For the past decade, illustrator Dave Swartz has moved from self-publishing, to pencil-for-hire, and back again. His current project, Confederate Monster is back on Kickstarter. In this conversation, he and Tyler will discuss the challenges and opportunities for comic book illustrators working in comics today.…

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The Subscription Page Formula: Best Practices Blueprint 36:18

5M ago36:18

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In this episode of the Paywall Podcast, sponsored by LeakyPaywall, Pete and Tyler provide an in-depth analysis of successful paywall strategies for news and magazine publishers. Highlighting examples like the Civil War Monitor and Salem Reporter, they stress the critical importance of simplifying subscription landing pages to enhance user experienc…

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Details on Kickstarter’s New Performance Marketing Service for Crowdfunding Promotion 43:58

5M ago43:58

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In this session, Tyler will share his top insights from attending a presentation by Andrew Marks, director of Kickstarter's new Kickstarter Performance team, outlining what this new crowdfunding marketing service can do for creators, and answering questions from Kickstarter users.Av Tyler James

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Ep. 11: Live from Cannes: The Power of Context: Creating Connections Across Screens 31:46

5M ago31:46

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Relive the exclusive crossover episode of the AdTech Heroes x The Pub Way Podcast, live from the Cannes Lions in partnership with Campaign. In this special panel, our hosts, Dal Gill, VP of New Markets, and Tina Iannacchino, VP Publisher Partnerships, North America at Seedtag, were joined by industry leaders Natasha Byrne (Managing Partner UM World…

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ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight: Will Allred Finds Long-Form Comic Success on Kickstarter 50:56

6M ago50:56

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The ComixLaunch Pro spotlight shines on writer and professor Will Allred, who shares lessons learned from his creative journey.Av Tyler James

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The New Kickstarter Backer Survey Is Live! Here’s What You Need to Know… 1:16:08

6M ago1:16:08

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In this session, we'll break down the news that Kickstarter just pushed live a massive overhaul to how creators create and send shipping surveys to backers. In this session, we'll take a deep-dive into the new survey tool, and share the good, the bad, the confusing, and the ugly with this latest platform update.…

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New Kickstarter Feature Alert: Importing Previous Reward Levels 36:07

6M ago36:07

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For YEARS Kickstarter creators have been asking for abilities to easily copy info from past projects to new ones. It looks like Kickstarter has FINALLY taken a step in this direction, as creators can now copy rewards from past campaigns. Let's take a deep-dive into this new feature to see if it's everything creators have been asking for.…

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Ek en jy bestaan nie - Desmond Painter in gesprek met Danie Marais 1:03:28

6M ago1:03:28

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Desmond Painter is in gesprek met Danie Marais by Exclusive Books V&A Waterfront.Ek en jy bestaan nie is die langverwagte vierde bundel uit die pen van die bekroonde digter Danie Marais. Soos in sy vorige bundels is dit gedigte wat openhartige, intieme gesprekke met die leser aanknoop – hierdie keer oor die ongemakke van ras en klas. Dis ’n bundel …

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